Silk Road Myth Blanket

This blanket consists of four parts: the main body, the edging, decorative strands, and the lining. The main body is made up of five types of crochet pieces, some of which have different color schemes. After all the pieces are completed, they are sewn together, then crocheted in rounds for the edging, and decorative strands are added at the corresponding positions. Finally, the lining fabric is sewn on. For specific notions, yarns, and color schemes, please refer to the paper instructions.

Due to variations in individual tension, the size of the sample is for reference only. 
Materials: Handcrafted No.2 Knit Thread

Hook: 5# circular needle and 3.50 mm crochet hook 

Chart Key 1

ch: chain

sc: single crochet

dc: double crochet

sl: slip stitch

sc3-in-1: 3 single crochets into the same stitch

Chart Key 2

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K on RS, P on WS: knit on right side, purl on wrong side

Note: This pattern is making in Chinese crochet pattern terms, and the stitch name is written using American terminology. All measurements in charts are in cm. 

Part 1 Main partA​ 01' 02'' ​

The fabric piece is created using the cable cast on method, Work in rows, and requires changing colors at corresponding positions to create intarsia patterns. After completing the piece, bind off on the right side. A total of 7 fabric pieces are made, arranged according to the finished product, and sewn together at corresponding positions once all are done.

Note: ① When working back and forth, the wrong side should be worked with the opposite stitch; ② After completing 5-6 rows of the piece, measure the width. If it differs significantly from the finished measurement, adjust your tension and rework the piece.

Note: Piece E is 154 rows, while all other pieces are 152 rows.

Part 2 EdgingB​ 40' 47'' ​

After completing the main part, crochet the edging around the sides of the main piece, working counterclockwise. Change colors for each round.

Part 3 Decorative Strands C​ and Lining SewingD​ 84' 14'' ​

Finally, crochet the decorative strands at the corresponding positions and sew on the lining fabric.